The BA (Hons) Business Management at London South Bank University is a career-focused degree designed to prepare students for dynamic roles in the global business landscape. Located in Central London, the course offers access to thriving business networks and top employers. The curriculum provides a broad understanding of core business disciplines including marketing, finance, strategy, and operations, while also allowing students to specialise in pathways such as Accounting, Digital Innovation, Events & Promotion, Finance, HRM, Marketing, Project Management, and Travel & Tourism.
Developed with input from industry and professional bodies, the course emphasises practical learning through work placements, live projects, and the use of professional tools like Bloomberg, SAGE, FAME, Nvivo, and SPSS. LSBU’s strong industry connections and dedicated careers support enhance graduate employability across a variety of sectors.
Course overview
Year 1: Finance and the Economy, Principles of Marketing, LSBU Discovery Project, Data for Decision Making
Year 2: The Business Professional, Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Effective Business Negotiations, along with optional modules
Optional Year: Placement in industry
Final Year: Leadership, Strategy and Change, Comparative International Management, Small Business Management, Research Project, Applied Project, along with optional modules
Hackathons: A collaborative event where students solve a business problem in a short time, requiring quick thinking and teamwork to create innovative solutions.
ILX Courses: Accredited courses that prepare students for project management, a highly respected skill in the business sector.
Final Year: Students complete a research project or applied project to demonstrate their learning and practical application.
The program offers opportunities for paid professional placements, semester abroad programs in Europe, the USA, or Australia, and mentoring from peers or industry professionals.
Strong record of employment with leading employers and startups
Dedicated LSBU Careers Hub offers lifelong support and job search tools
Internationally minded curriculum promotes global career readiness
Entrepreneurship support available through LSBU’s enterprise services
86% of graduates are either employed or continuing their studies 15 months after completing the course.
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